Oxford Social Struggles Newswire Archive

14-08-2008 10:23 | 3 comment(s)

Sweaty Bolox - request for pics of new piece on M40 :)

A small group of pixies traveled along the M40 yesterday for a bit of painting and decorating. A fence was lovingly adorned with the words 'SWEATY BOLOX', with warped and dripping Olympic rings in the middle, ooozing yuk and dripping blood. Read more >>

17-07-2008 03:43 | 3 comment(s)

Antispeciesist Action Press Release: Carnival Against Vivisection

CALL FOR MASS ACTION
SAT 6TH SEPT / 12 NOON
SHUT DOWN SEQUANI LABS Read more >>

16-07-2008 10:16 | 2 comment(s)

Greenwash Guerrillas Embarrass E.ON

This morning, Climate Campers and friends put a fresh dent in E.ON’s tarnished reputation with a Greenwash Guerrillas demo outside the Guardian Climate Change Summit, which E.ON are sponsoring. Read more >>

14-07-2008 11:27 | 9 comment(s)

Can you photograph a bouncer who is being aggressive?

A number of people had complained about the aggressive and threatening behaver of the security guards at EOCC employed during the Cowley Road Carnival this year.
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19-06-2008 13:59 | 7 comment(s)

Campsfield Detention Centre Breakout - 4 humans escape!!

Four immigration detainees who are currently being hunted by police were part of "planned escape", a senior police officer has said. Read more >>

31-05-2008 18:56 | 2 comment(s)

Newsletter Number Two from East Oxford Community Centre Action Group

East Oxford Community Centre Action Group
21st May 2008
Newsletter Number Two
Threats Documented…
Property development on the site of East Oxford Community Centre,
Property development on the site of East Oxford Games Hall,
Demolition of most of East East Oxford Community Centre site including the Social Club bar
Read more >>

14-04-2008 20:01 | 3 comment(s)

Squatted Community Garden Reopened in Reading as Part of Days of Action!

On Sat 12th April, actions took place across the world in defence of squats and free spaces. In Reading, anti-capitalists managed to re-open Common Ground squatted community garden for the day, with a community BBQ and music show, despite a year of struggle with the authorities for control of the space. Read more >>

08-04-2008 12:55 | 0 comment(s)

Autonomous Space Events in Reading! Common Ground to be Reopened!

As part of the global days of action for squats and autonomous spaces (see

http://april2008.squat.net or

http://www.indymedia.org.uk "upcoming coverage" in top left corner of home page) two (maybe three!) events will take place in Reading, Berks.

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03-04-2008 07:30 | 4 comment(s)

Oxford Activists Hit Welsh Power Station: Press Release

At 7.30am this morning, activists successfully blockaded all entrances to Aberthaw Power Station in Barry, South Wales. Read more >>

01-04-2008 18:22 | 0 comment(s)

Gigs, Gardens & Grub! Action for Squats & Autonomous Spaces - Events in Reading!

As part of the global days of action for squats and autonomous spaces (see

http://april2008.squat.net or

http://www.indymedia.org.uk "upcoming coverage" in top left corner of home page) two (maybe three!) events will take place in Reading, Berks.
Read more >>

26-03-2008 23:19 | 1 comment(s)

Oxford community-run bar under threat from local cops

East Oxford Community Social Club is a social club run for and by its members, based in a local community centre for which it raises money. It's unique not just for the way it's run but also because of its diverse, inclusive and friendly atmosphere, cheap prices and availability as a community venue.

A personal account and call to action. Corrections and comments welcome! Read more >>

18-02-2008 13:10 | 1 comment(s)

Want to know how to take your campaign to the next level?

Applications for the Sheila McKechnie Awards Programme close on March 14! Read more >>

02-02-2008 12:24 | 0 comment(s)

Westgate Watch Blog Launched

A new blog has been launched by some folks in Oxford to document local resistance to the proposed Westgate development. Read more >>

05-01-2008 15:50 | 4 comment(s)

Save the animals and our moral sense

Two demonstrations coming up:-

Thursday 10 January, the weekly demo, and

Saturday 12 January, for the monthly demo Read more >>

07-12-2007 11:58 | 0 comment(s)

IWW Launches Second Phase of National Campaign

IWW launches second phase of fight against blood service centralisation plans. Read more >>

05-12-2007 01:00 | 0 comment(s)

Herbiyar Marri detained by British authorities

Exiled Baluch Patriot Herbiyar Marri has been arrested by British authorities, his house and the entire neigbourhood in London has been cordoned off. The property is being searched and his family has been evacuated. This incident has been prompted by the Pakistani authorities to pressurise and curb Baluch human rights workers Read more >>

30-11-2007 18:18 | 0 comment(s)

Message Board

Your being watched! Read more >>

27-11-2007 17:43 | 0 comment(s)

Student Climate Project Launch this weekend

This weekend (the 30th November to the 2nd December) sees the launch of The Student Climate Project, whose aim is to bring together existing student activists from across the UK to find ways to build a mass student anti-climate change movement. Read more >>

27-11-2007 08:52 | 8 comment(s)

Demo agenst extream right at Oxford Union

100's of demonstrators disrupted a talk by Nick Griffin and other extream right wingers at the Oxford Union. Read more >>

27-11-2007 02:32 | 27 comment(s)

Anti-fascist action on the streets of Oxford

To demonstrate about the presence of BNP Nick Griffin and holocaust denier David Irving being invited to one of the most prestigious 'debating' institutions in the country, in the world's most famous university. Read more >>